Charleston Riverview Hotel Becomes a Marriott

The Charleston Riverview Hotel was recently transformed into the Charleston Marriott after a facility facelift. The hotel’s multimillion-

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New Conference Center Slated for Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hospitality Corporation plans to break ground later this summer on the Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Bloomington’s Wingate Inn Becomes Holiday Inn Express

The Wingate Inn, located here, was renamed the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington West June 25. As a part of its transformation,

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Kalamazoo CVB Names New Leader

The Kalamazoo County CVB appointed Greg Ayers president, effective Aug. 6. Ayers previously worked as the director of the South Bend/Mishawaka [

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Upgrades Set for Boston’s Ritz

Construction is under way on an $11 million renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. The project is scheduled to finish by early 2008 and

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Oklahoma City CVB Names Carrier President

Michael J. Carrier was named president of the Oklahoma City CVB, effective July 16. Carrier comes to his new position from working as general

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New Orleans CVB Expands Sales Staff

The New Orleans Metropolitan CVB (NOMCVB) enlarged its staff with the addition of six sales managers. The additions include Kelly Buchler, who

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Florida’s Harbor Beach Marriott Upgrading Rooms

Construction is in the works on a $25 million guest room renovation at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, located here, scheduled to finish

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Historic Detroit Hotel to Become Doubletree

Plans are in the works for a complete transformation of Detroit’s historic Pick-Fort Shelby Hotel into a Doubletree Hotel after a major

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Minneapolis Convention Center Director Dies

Gerard “Jerry” Gallagher, executive director of the Minneapolis Convention Center, died of a heart attack June 25. Gallagher began his

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Room Renovation Set for Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay

The Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, located here, plans to debut a $150 million guest room renovation by the end of August. The resort, located

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Florida’s Lee County CVB Names New Director

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (LCVCB) appointed Suya Davenport as its executive director, effective June 28. The appointment is

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NYC & Company Opens Offices in Asia

NYC & Company, New York’s marketing and tourism organization, expanded its efforts by opening three new offices in Asia. The offices

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Delaware’s Kent County CVB Names New Director of Sales

Kimberly Bailey-Thomas was named director of sales for the Kent County Delaware CVB, effective June 11. Bailey-Thomas most recently worked with

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IACC Develops Green Task Force

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) formed a Green Task Force to help educate IACC-accredited conference centers about

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Hyatt Regency Bellevue to Add Second Tower

The Hyatt Regency Bellevue broke ground June 28 on a 20-story hotel tower. Expected to open in July 2009, the tower will add 351 rooms to the

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Renovations Continue at S.F.’s Sir Francis Drake

Upgrades are under way at the Sir Francis Drake, an upscale hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square district. The hotel plans to open a new

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Hilton to Be Acquired by Blackstone

Hilton Hotels Corporation agreed to be purchased by The Blackstone Group in a deal worth approximately $26 billion, including debt. Hilton’s

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Fort Worth Teams with Baltimore

The Fort Worth CVB entered into a sales partnership with the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA) in an effort to cross-promote

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Columbia, S.C., Names New Tourism Leader

Ric Luber was appointed president and CEO of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism here, effective July 2. In his new

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